EBSA Head Defends Proposed Investment Rule, Invites Industry Input
The Employee Benefits Security Administration chief confirmed that the agency is considering additional guidance on...
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Trump Signs Executive Order Launching IRA Web Site
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What’s at Stake in the DOL Proposal Directing Assets to TDFs That Include Alts?
The Department of Labor’s $178 billion-per-year estimate would mean private assets make up nearly 3.7% of target-date funds, the dominant investment in defined contribution plans.
AI Enters ERISA’s Document-Heavy World, Promising Benefits and Revealing Risks
Artificial intelligence is changing workflows across many industries, but experts caution that the new tool requires prudent oversight.
IRS Updates FAQ on Section 127 Educational Assistance Programs
Plan sponsors received revised guidance reflecting student loan repayment benefits made permanent and more.
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Equities Boost Corporate Pension Funding to Record Levels
The funded status of the 100 largest U.S. corporate defined benefit plans hit its highest mark since October 2007, according...
PBGC Expands Guidance for Pension Plan Mergers Involving Federal Relief Funds
Updated FAQs provide new detail on merger approvals, withdrawal liability calculations and post-merger restrictions.
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State-Facilitated Retirement Savings Assets Hit $3B
While it took nearly 5 years to reach $500 million, it took half that time to reach $3 billion, according...
Retirement Industry People Moves
Nationwide announces moves within retirement leadership; Morgan Lewis adds a partner; and more.
EBSA Opens Benefit Adviser Positions
The roles were posted despite recent attempts to cut the agency’s staffing and budget.
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PGIM Launches Private Credit CIT for DC Plans
The collective investment trust is intended for use within professionally managed retirement solutions, according to the announcement.
Employers, Employees Both Play Roles in Managing AI
Employees need training to help curtail the risks posed by artificial intelligence, according to new reports.
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The DC Imperative: Advance Investment Solutions to Strengthen the Retirement Lifeline
Defined contribution plans are a critical component of retirement savings and, for many, can be a lifeline to financial security in retirement. However, participants want and need help to retire with dignity. We...
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Paycheck or Pot of Gold? Helping Participants Navigate the Decumulation Dilemma
In this webinar, you’ll discover how defined contribution plan participants are navigating the decumulation dilemma— taking their accumulated savings as a paycheck (i.e., an annuity) or a perceived “pot of gold” (i.e., a...
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DC Survey: Participant views on AI and private markets
Invesco's new DC Pulse Survey of plan participants focused on their views on AI and private markets.
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The retirement ripple effect: The cost of delayed retirement
More employees are working beyond age 65—not only by choice, but often because they’re not financially prepared to retire. This shift creates a notable ripple effect across organizations, influencing cost structures, mobility, and...
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